Counselor's Office

[trekkiegal]

::She sits, her head bowed low. She takes a deep mbreath, then stares at the counselor::

I think my marriage is ending. She sniffles as tears begin rolling down her cheeks. She tries unsucessfully to compose herself.
Guy was....suppose to be on training excercises. There was a report he was sighted on Starbase 117, so when I got the report......of what happened last week.....I.....

She begins to cry.

[jayp2309]

:: he leans forward, he feels her thoughts :: You think he was with another woman don't you? Ms Montag, I saw your husband after you left the RR, he assured me that nothing happened, and I believe him.

[trekkiegal]

::Sobbing:: But I had to use my pheremones. Why....why couldn't he be honest if he had nothing to hide? ::sniffling::

[jayp2309]

:: He takes a sip of his coffee and sets down the cup:: Because he felt Guilty Lieutenant. Guilt is a sensation that causes people to do anything, even lie to their wives. I will not attempt to convey that he did not go out and play dabo and possibly act foolishly. But he loves you very very much. From what I understand, he would never do anything to deliberatly hurt your "feelings." :: He looks into her eyes and sees that what he said didn't really help:: Candella it might be in both of your best interests to confront him and let him explain himself. All I can do is make assumptions as to what is actually going on. It's clearly distressing both of you... maybe there's a ... logical explanation for all this. Two people who care for each other deeply should be able to resolve the situation, one way or the other...

[trekkiegal]

::Still sobbing, with her head down, she nods.:: I know, but....I have these conflicting feelings. ::She looks up::My human half, wants to forgive him, yet my Orion side feels he broke a secred vow. I told him, once an Orion has chosen her beloved, it's for life ::She stands and looks out to the passing starfield:: Even if it means......giving her life for an broken heart.

[jayp2309]

:: he knows exactly what she's implying:: Mrs Montag, your reaction to the situation can be remedied by finding out exactly what happened. As I am so fond of observing, humans make mistakes, lots of them, all the time. It is usually the result of the result of an impared sense of logic and an overwhelming desire for jubilance. I suppose I'm violating Privilege by saying this, But your husband isn't on my ship, and he's not my patient. In that case, Guy has not, nor has he ever had the intention so stray from his bond with you. :: he stands from his chair and turns around and sits on his desk:: Vulcans have the same pretense toward marriage as you do, as do Klingons, Romulans, and several other Highly evolved species. Humans, well, a great many humans do not have the same dedication to lifelong committment. However, you have the ability to make your husband be completely honest with you, which is more than I can say for any other married couple I have encountered in my life.

[trekkiegal]

::She listened to his words with each logical word spoken. Ingesting it in, and hoping she could put away this feeling inside of her, as well as past feelings for Juraan that have been affecting her as well. She turns to J'den:: Perhaps your right Counselor, but what makes it worse.....I also have been acting with false pretenses. Maybe that has been......clouding my decision as well.

[jayp2309]

::an eyebrow shoots up:: what kind of false pretenses?

[trekkiegal]

::She walks over to the counselor:: Our current mission. I believe that a certain Romulan smuggler Juraan might be involved in this. I kind of had a premonition, but all I have concrete is some chronitom readings from the Listening Post where the Power Relay had exploded.

[jayp2309]

I see. It's certainly possible, since you seem to have an intuitive understanding of what has been happening these last few weeks. I also think that what has transpired is the cause of something much deeper than a simple smuggling ploy::still sitting on his desk, facing candy:: Have you told the Captain?

[trekkiegal]

I plan to confront her with what I know. But doing so will jeopardize my life. I made a pact with Juraan, that if I devulge any of his illegal smuggling operations, that he will hunt me down. One of his henchmen, Ri'pak, has already attempted back in 2382. He was.....unsuccesful. From what I was told, he was banished from Jurrans cartel because of his actions. He acted alone.

[jayp2309]

:: he gets a very interesting idea :: First of all, I shouldn't have to tell you that your duty to the federation and this ship is paramount. If Juraan is a threat to either of them in any way, the captain needs to know. However, there has to be a way to aprehend him and put an end to his exploits without him knowing that you were involved. Don't forget. You're here now, you have this ship and its crew to protect you. I know how much it troubles you, but something has to be done.. if you want, all of this is confidential.

[trekkiegal]

::She wipes her eyes:: No...no....It's time for all of us to be truthful. Perhaps this will help me deal with Guy as well.

[jayp2309]

::nods:: there are usually less problems with honesty than there are with dishonesty. I think you should go find your husband. Afterwards, you should get in touch with Captain Radiak.

[trekkiegal]

::She straightens up, her sobbing subsides. With one last sniffle::Thank you Counselor, you are truly wise. I think I can control my urges, and listen to Guy. Perhaps.....I have misjudged his actions. I best go speak to the Captain. ::She continues to exit the counselors office::